Sharply rising energy prices are pressuring politicians to react. Last week the European
Commission called for an overhaul of the electricity market following price increases in
excess of 20% in a single day in France. The European Commission is talking tough but is
offering very little in terms of detail on its proposals.
Interview with Tammie Tang, portfolio manager of the Threadneedle (Lux) European Social Bond and Simon Bond, director, responsible investment at Columbia Threadneedle Investments about the social bond market and their fund dedicated to this investment segment...
With more than €370 billion invested across all sectors, CNP Assurances is a major player in financing the real economy. In accordance with the new requirements of Article 29 of France's Climate Energy Law, CNP Assurances is today publishing its responsible investment report, including new information on climate and biodiversity.
According to Carole Zacchéo, CIO at Maif group, the french mutual insurance, an investor committed to an ambitious climate strategy, investments in favor of energy transition will increase, both in terms of energy efficiency and renewable energy production.
According to Sabine Castellan Poquet, Investment Director Macif - Aema group, interest rise increase, a consequence of this resurgence of inflation, is rather positive for life insurers who are structural bond investors.